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Other Weather Alerts |
| Type |
Tropical Cyclone Statement |
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| Issued By |
NWS Tallahassee FL |
| Issuing Time |
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:11:00 PDT |
| Broadcast Time |
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:11:00 PDT |
| Valid Until |
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 PDT |
| Brief Description |
Tropical Cyclone Statement |
| Detailed Description |
HLSTAE This product covers eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia **NEW TROPICAL STORM WATCHES FOR THE COAST OF APALACHEE BAY AND THE SOUTHEAST BIG BEND** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Inland Dixie, Inland Taylor, and Lafayette * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Coastal Dixie, Coastal Franklin, Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Taylor, Coastal Wakulla, Inland Dixie, Inland Taylor, and Lafayette * STORM INFORMATION: - About 710 miles southwest of Apalachicola or about 770 miles southwest of Suwannee River - 22.1N 92.6W - Storm Intensity 100 mph - Movement East-southeast or 105 degrees at 8 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ At 5 AM EDT, Hurricane Milton was intensifying over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, and is forecast to become a major hurricane later today. Milton is forecast to make landfall along the Florida west coast Wednesday or Thursday as a major hurricane. While Milton is currently a small hurricane, as it approaches and cross the Florida Peninsula, the wind field is forecast to grow larger. In addition, it will begin interacting with a cold front, which will help increase winds on the northwest side of the circulation. Thus, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued along the coast of Apalachee Bay from Indian Pass eastward and into the southeast Big Bend. Note that gusty winds that may not reach tropical storm strength could still hamper recovery efforts from Helene and cause additional damage to weakened trees or structures. In addition to the wind threat, heavy rainfall will be possible across the southeast Big Bend. As Milton interacts with the cold front, a band of heavy rain may materialize that could produce 4 to 7 inches of rain, potentially locally higher, across the lower Suwannee Valley. This could result in some localized flash flooding. There will be a very sharp cutoff in the rain on the northwestern side of the rain. Tornadoes and storm surge are currently not a concern with the forecast track of Milton. However, storm surge will be highly track dependent. Any shifts in the track northward may bring a storm surge threat into the southern areas of Apalachee Bay. Dangerous marine conditions are also expected with building waves and strengthening winds. This will result in high surf and deadly rip currents along all area beaches for much of this week. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- * WIND: Prepare for dangerous wind having possible significant impacts across the southeast big bend. Potential impacts in this area include: - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight objects become dangerous projectiles. - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several fences and roadway signs blown over. - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access routes impassable. - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent in areas with above ground lines. Also, prepare for hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across the coast of Apalachee Bay extending westward to Indian Pass. Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * FLOODING RAIN: Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible extensive impacts across the southeast big bend. Potential impacts include: - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues. - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places. Small streams, creeks, and ditches may become dangerous rivers. Flood control systems and barriers may become stressed. - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out. Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. * SURGE: Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts across Apalachee Bay. Potential impacts in this area include: - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore. - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where surge water covers the road. - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents. - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings. Elsewhere across eastern Florida panhandle, Florida Big Bend, southeastern Alabama and southwestern Georgia, little to no impact is anticipated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- * OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION: Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your home or business. When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the center of the storm. Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes to the forecast. * ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION: - For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov - For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org NEXT UPDATE ----------- The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather Service in Tallahassee FL around 11 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant. |
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| Region |
Alert |
| Arkansas |
Flood Warning (2)
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| Virginia |
Flood Warning
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| North Carolina |
Flood Warning (4)
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| Georgia |
Flood Warning (24)
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| South Carolina |
Flood Warning (4)
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| Florida |
Flood Warning (13)
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| Michigan |
Winter Weather Warning, Watch, or Advisory
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| Wisconsin |
Winter Weather Warning, Watch, or Advisory (3)
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| Idaho |
Winter Weather Warning, Watch, or Advisory (2)
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| Minnesota,Wisconsin |
Winter Weather Warning, Watch, or Advisory (2)
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| Nebraska |
Winter Weather Warning, Watch, or Advisory (2)
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| Florida |
Tropical Cyclone Advisory (25)
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| Coastal Florida |
Tropical Cyclone Advisory
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| Coastal Florida,Gulf of Mexico waters |
Tropical Cyclone Advisory (2)
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| Florida |
Hurricane Local Statement (14)
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| Lake Okeechobee (Florida),Coastal Florida |
Hurricane Local Statement
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| California |
Public Severe Weather Alert (31)
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| Arizona,California |
Public Severe Weather Alert (4)
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| Florida |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (6)
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| Maryland |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| North Carolina |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (2)
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| Texas |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (4)
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| Louisiana,Mississippi |
Coastal Flood Warning, Watch, or Statement (2)
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| Florida |
Flood Statement (4)
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| Alaska |
Special Weather Statement (2)
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| South Dakota |
Special Weather Statement
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| Michigan |
Special Weather Statement
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| Wyoming |
Air Stagnation Advisory (2)
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| Florida |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (16)
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| Alabama,Florida,Georgia |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement
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| California |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (4)
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| Lake Superior - Minnesota |
Non Precipitation Warning, Watch, or Statement (2)
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| Florida,Georgia |
Marine Weather Statement (11)
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| Chesapeake Bay,Tidal Potomac,Coastal Atlantic (south to NC) |
Marine Weather Statement (22)
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| Coastal Florida,Southeast Coast (Atlantic) from NC south; Puerto Rican Waters; Caribbean Sea; Southwest North Atlantic |
Marine Weather Statement (14)
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| Lake Huron |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Coastal Texas |
Marine Weather Statement (5)
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| Lake Erie |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Lake Superior - Michigan |
Marine Weather Statement (5)
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| Lake Superior - Wisconsin |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Maryland,North Carolina,Virginia |
Marine Weather Statement (9)
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| Alabama,Florida |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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| Coastal Florida-Mississippi |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Coastal Florida-Mississippi |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Lake Erie |
Marine Weather Statement
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| Lake Ontario |
Marine Weather Statement (2)
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| Lake Ontario |
Marine Weather Statement
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| South Carolina |
Marine Weather Statement
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